Obituaries

Roy G. Carrillo

Roy G. Carrillo

Dec 6, 2024

Roy Garcia Carrillo, 57, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2024. Born on June 4, 1967, he was the beloved son of Gilbert and Mary Garcia Carrillo. Roy was a devout Catholic who dedicated his life to his work in maintenance and had a passion for boxing that spanned many years.

Roy is remembered fondly as a loving son,...

Jose H. " Don Mere " Garcia

Jose H. " Don Mere " Garcia

Dec 2, 2024

Jose H. "Don Mere" Garcia, 85, of Pecos, Tx. passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Midland, Tx. 

Jose was born in Rodeo Durango, MX. to Jose H. Garcia and Remedio Ramos Garcia on April 13, 1939. Jose attended school in Mexico, he later married Nora Renteria Garcia in Pecos, Tx. where they made there home. Jose was a ranch...

Jennifer Enedina Marquez

Jennifer Enedina Marquez

Nov 30, 2024

Jennifer Enedina Marquez, 39, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Jennifer was born in Pecos, Texas to Mickey and Mary Jane Marquez on May 7, 1985. She attended Pecos High School and graduated in 2003 and continued her education and graduated from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Scott Alan Tollett

Scott Alan Tollett

Nov 26, 2024

Scott Tollett, age 50, of Pecos went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024.

Scott was born in Ft. Wainwright, Alaska on August 17, 1974 and passed at home on November 26, 2024. Scott was raised and went to school in Pecos where he graduated from Pecos High School. After graduating, Scott spent many years living and working in...

Roxanne Shorter

Roxanne Shorter

Nov 25, 2024

Roxanne Shorter, 59 of Pecos, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by love and cherished memories.

Born in Pecos on September 15, 1965 to Willie Lee Shorter and L.M. Shorter, Roxanne grew up in a close-knit community that shaped her vibrant spirit. She attended school in Pecos, where she was a proud cheerleader, known for her radiant smile and...

Corey Trent Davis

Corey Trent Davis

Nov 22, 2024

Corey Trent Davis, a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Born on February 1, 1975, Trent was a true Texas cowboy, known for his kind heart and infectious laughter.

Trent was preceded in death by his mother Janna Davis. He is survived by his father, Craig Davis of Whitney and his...

Pearline Lively

Pearline Lively

Nov 22, 2024

Melba Pearline Lively, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, in Olton, Texas where she had resided for the last 5 years.

Pearline Lively was born on April 15, 1929, to Truman and Maud Ritchie in Seminole, Oklahoma. They moved to Iraan, Texas when she was in high school. That’s where she met the love of her life Louis...

Cruz Tarango Muniz

Cruz Tarango Muniz

Nov 19, 2024

Cruz T. Muniz, ”Papi”, 87, was born in Candelaria, TX to Juan and Eduvijes Muniz on May 3rd, 1937. He married Anita Muniz on June 4, 1962, in Pecos, TX. He worked as a farmer/rancher for many years. His love for his family was unwavering, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He was a great conversationalist it didn’t...

Armando "Tonina" N. Fuentez

Armando "Tonina" N. Fuentez

Nov 18, 2024

Armando N. Fuentez, affectionately known as "Tonina" by his family of Pecos, Texas, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by the love of his family on November 18, 2024.

Tonina was born in Pecos, Texas to Daniel and Joaquina Fuentez on June 14, 1955. He was a lifetime Pecos resident and a Catholic. For...

Jana Fraley Strom

Jana Fraley Strom

Nov 16, 2024

Jana Sue Fraley Strom, 76, originally of Pecos, passed away on November 16, 2024 in Dallas, TX.

Jana was a 1966 graduate of Pecos High School, where she was a twirler and played the clarinet in the PHS marching band. Jana was a member of the Future Teachers of America, was elected FFA Sweetheart and was also an active member in...

Woodland "Woody" Howell Ivy

Woodland "Woody" Howell Ivy

Nov 14, 2024

Woodland Howell Ivy, 99, of Pecos, Texas passed away on November 14, 2024 in Pecos.

Woody was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to John James Ivy and Marjorie Howell on May 17, 1925. He attended school in New Mexico, Arkansas, and graduated from Pecos High School in 1943. After graduation he joined the Navy and was in pilot training when WWII...

Mary Y. Matta

Mary Y. Matta

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Y. Matta, 80, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mary Y. Matta was born in Pecos, Texas to Simon Ybarra and Dominga V. Ybarra on September 7, 1944 she worked as a waitress at the Alpine Lodge for eight years. Mary was involved at the Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church...

Alejandro B. Salcido Sr

Alejandro B. Salcido Sr

Oct 23, 2024

Alejandro B. Salcido Sr., 88, of Pecos, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2pm-9 pm, Monday, October 28, 2024 from 9am-9pm and Rosary at 7pm. A Celebration of Life Service and Holy Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at 10...

Alicia Chavez Vela

Alicia Chavez Vela

Oct 20, 2024

Alicia Chavez Vela, 83, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Alicia C. Vela was born in Juarez, Mexico on June 23, 1941 to Maria Luisa Herrera and Eulalio Chavez.  Alicia C. Vela married Jose Angel Vela in Juarez, Mexico, and later moved on to Pecos, Texas where they resided...

Francisco "Pancho" Melendez

Francisco "Pancho" Melendez

Oct 20, 2024

Francisco Melendez, 89, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Saturday October 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas. Francisco Melendez was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Rumaldo Melendez and Francicsca Pando on October 3, 1935. He went to school in Oijinaga. He married Graciela Melendez in 1955 in Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico. He worked as a Dairy Farm lead in Verhalen, Texas...

Juan C. Estrello

Juan C. Estrello

Oct 16, 2024

Juan C. Estrello, 79, of Pecos Texas, affectionately known as "Juanito” peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by the warmth of his family on October 16, 2024, in Midland, Texas. 

Juan was born in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, to Juan R. Estrello and Elvira Cereceres on March 1st, 1945. He married Maria Albina Juarez on September...

Maria Luisa Fierro

Maria Luisa Fierro

Oct 4, 2024

Maria Luisa Fierro

Maria Luisa Fierro, affectionately known as "Kisha" by her siblings and "Babysitter" by her nieces and nephews, made her return home on October 4, 2024, at the age of 67.

Born on September 23, 1957, Maria dedicated her life to her family, especially to caring for her many nieces and nephews.

Kisha was the heart of her family, always there...

Bessie V. Osborn

Bessie V. Osborn

Oct 4, 2024

Bessie Osborn passed away in Pecos on Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully in the presence of family. Bessie was born on September 28, 1934 in Lindsay, OK. to Carl Vandiver and Lizzie Corder. Her family moved frequently in her youth through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Bessie graduated in 1953 at Pecos High School. She marries Charlie Osborn in...

Maria "Jimmie" Contreras

Maria "Jimmie" Contreras

Oct 1, 2024

Maria "Jimmie" Contreras, 85, of Pecos, Tx passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, very peacefully. Jimmie was born in Balmorhea, TX. on July 25, 1939 to Rosa Hernandez Muniz. Jimmie was a life time Pecos resident and a Catholic, she loved cooking and spending time with her family.

Jimmie is preceded in death by her spouse Pilar J. Contreras Sr.,...

Vickey C. Navarette

Vickey C. Navarette

Oct 1, 2024

Eduvijes "Vickey" C. Navarette, 70, of Pecos, Tx., passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her residence. Vickey was born on December 20, 1953 to Jose Castillo and Olga Carrasco Castillo in Pecos, Tx. Vickey attended school in Pecos, Tx. Vickey was married to Gregorio Navarrete for 53 yrs. She worked for the Food Service for many years. Vickey...